FirePro W7170M vs GRID T4-2Q

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

FirePro W7170M vs GRID T4-2Q FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro W7170M vs GRID T4-2Q: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro W7170M

2015

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 100W instead of 225W, a 125W reduction.
✅More future proof: GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 4.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $845 MSRP).

GRID T4-2Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 4.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($845 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌125% higher power demand at 225W vs 100W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GRID T4-2Q is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.7% in PassMark G3D (3,668 vs 3,605), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro W7170M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GRID T4-2Q makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GRID T4-2Q is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, FirePro W7170M has the stronger long-term case.

FirePro W7170M vs GRID T4-2Q Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

FirePro W7170M

The FirePro W7170M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 2 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,605 points.

GRID T4-2Q

The GRID T4-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,668 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro W7170M scores 3,605 and the GRID T4-2Q reaches 3,668 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W7170M is built on GCN 3.0 while the GRID T4-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro W7170M) vs 2,048 (GRID T4-2Q). Raw compute: 2.961 TFLOPS (FirePro W7170M) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID T4-2Q).

Feature	FirePro W7170M	GRID T4-2Q
G3D Mark Score	3,605	3,668+2%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.961 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+63%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro W7170M	GRID T4-2Q
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro W7170M has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID T4-2Q carries 2 GB. FirePro W7170M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro W7170M and 64-bit on the GRID T4-2Q. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro W7170M) vs 2 MB (GRID T4-2Q) — the GRID T4-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro W7170M	GRID T4-2Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FirePro W7170M) vs 12 Ultimate (GRID T4-2Q). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	FirePro W7170M	GRID T4-2Q
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.1 (FirePro W7170M) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GRID T4-2Q). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,HEVC (FirePro W7170M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GRID T4-2Q).

Feature	FirePro W7170M	GRID T4-2Q
Encoder	VCE 3.1	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	UVD 6.0	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,HEVC	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro W7170M draws 100W versus the GRID T4-2Q's 225W — a 76.9% difference. The FirePro W7170M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W7170M) vs 350W (GRID T4-2Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70.

Feature	FirePro W7170M	GRID T4-2Q
TDP	100W-56%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	168mm
Height	0mm	69mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	85°C	70-18%
Perf/Watt	36.0+121%	16.3